Thankful Meaning
/ˈθæŋkfəl/Definition, CEFR level A1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjShowing appreciation or gratitude.
adjObtaining or deserving thanks; thankworthy.
Sentence Examples
I am very thankful to you for your advice.
We are thankful for your kindness.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The rescue team was so ____ that everyone had survived the storm.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
We should be very ____ for the beautiful weather we had during our summer holiday at the coast this year today.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English thankful, from Old English þancful, þancfull (“thoughtful, pleasing, agreeable, pleasant, thankful, grateful”), equivalent to thank + -ful. Compare Old High German undankfol (“unthankful, ungrateful”).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The rescue team was so ____ that everyone had survived the storm.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
We should be very ____ for the beautiful weather we had during our summer holiday at the coast this year today.